The word 'Builth' (or 'Buellt' in Welsh) is believed to be derived from the Welsh words 'bu' and 'allt', which, translated, mean 'the wild ox of the wooded slope'.

Builth Wells News

Builth Bike Bash - 7th & 8th July 2012

July 2nd 2012

Building on the incredible success of last year’s Bike Fest, Builth is going bike mad in July with a whole weekend devoted to pedal power. Last year Builth Bike Bash crew motivated local people to cycle the total Tour of Britain mileage of 774 miles in one day. But the support was so great that the community clocked up nearly twice that distance. So this year they have raised the bar by throwing down the challenge of completing the Tour...

Craig Fawr country lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a rural atmosphere yet close to the Royal Welsh Showground, the picturesque River Wye and the old market town of Builth Wells. The Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm is also nearby.Builth Wells has numerous shops and a cinema. Builth Road railway station (Swansea to Shrewsbury line) is near...

Craig Fawr country lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a rural atmosphere yet close to the Royal Welsh Showground, the picturesque River Wye and the old market town of Builth Wells. The Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm is also nearby.Builth Wells has numerous shops and a cinema. Builth Road railway station (Swansea to Shrewsbury line) is near...

Under the shadows of the castle a town grew up that took its name from the church which had been built outside the castle walls. The church was dedicated to St. Mary, as was the case wherever a Norman castle had been built (compare Brecon and Hay for example). The town consequently became known as Llanfair ym Muallt - St. Mary's in the Cantref of Builth.

Gradually the embryonic town grew in importance and size, so much so that...